"Jumbo? You mean Dumbo."

We got Thursday of a couple weeks ago. Yahooooo! The school held a district meeting and since everyone would be speaking in Thai, the staff figured we shouldn't have to come. So J came up with the brilliant idea of going to the elephant conservatory just outside of Lampang!

We watched a show where the elephants walk around and bow, do a couple tricks and then they painted pictures (that was the coolest part). Afterwards we took an elephant ride through the jungle and it was beauuuuutiful! (minus the gigantic, thick, hairy spider that flew down onto my arm. . .small price to pay though). Within the conservatory there's a hospital where they bring in injured elephants. The whole place is known for one of the few places that takes great care of the elephants.

Here are some pics. . .